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The new Google instant search works only in private browsing mode. Fix?

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LawrenceD
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The new Google instant search feature works only in Private Browsing mode in my Firefox 3.6 How can I get Firefox to allow it in regular, non-private mode?

The new Google instant search feature works only in Private Browsing mode in my Firefox 3.6 How can I get Firefox to allow it in regular, non-private mode?

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Such details are stored in a cookie.

  • "Clear the Cache": Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Offline Storage (Cache): "Clear Now"
  • "Remove the Cookies" from sites causing problems: Tools > Options > Privacy > Cookies: "Show Cookies"
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cor-el
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Such details are stored in a cookie.

  • "Clear the Cache": Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Offline Storage (Cache): "Clear Now"
  • "Remove the Cookies" from sites causing problems: Tools > Options > Privacy > Cookies: "Show Cookies"
LawrenceD
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Cor-el -- this fixed the issue. Thank you! -- Lawrence

cor-el
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You're welcome